Wireless bar code symbol driven portable data terminal (PDT) system adapted for single handed operation
Inactive Publication Date: 2003-12-04
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0043] FIG. 2A is a first perspective view of the wireless bar code driven portable data terminal (PDT) of the present invention, showing its LCD panel mounted beneath its data keypad and navigator controls and away from its integrated bar code reading engine, and closest towards the user, to provide easy and controllable single-handed operation
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While this prior art PDT design has been used for years in various applications, it suffers from a number of shortcomings and drawbacks which detract from the overall end-user experience.
In particular, due to the overall physical configuration of this prior art PDT design, it is very difficult to operate this kind of PDT in a truly single-handed operation.
By requiring two handed operation, the user experience is typically compromised in ways which can reduce worker productivity and efficiency.
For example, the operator cannot easily hold a bar coded garment in one hand while manually keying product-related data into the PDT being held in his or her other hand.
Also, backlit LCD-typ
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[0095] Referring to the figures in the accompanying Drawings, the various illustrative embodiments of the automatically-activated laser scanning bar code symbol reading system of the present invention will be described in great detail, wherein like elements will be indicated using like reference numerals.
[0096] In general, the present invention has several different aspects which can be best appreciated when viewed as a single exposition.
[0097] The first aspect of the present invention relates to a novel wireless bar code symbol driven portable data terminal (PDT) system physically configured for truly single-handed operation.
[0098] The second aspect of invention relates to a novel method of navigating through and interacting with information structures within database using the wireless PDT of the present invention.
[0099] The third aspect of the present invention relates to a novel integrated development environment that supports rapid visual-based development of end-user applicati...
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The wireless PDT of the present invention employs a "display-on bottom" design which places the unit perfectly centered in the hand of the operator, allowing for the best possible viewing as well as providing comfortable single-handed operation. The high-resolution LCD display allows the PCT to show sharp, clear bitmap images while supporting all Windows-recognized font types and sizes. With the auto back-lit feature, the brightness adjusts automatically making the screen easy to read in all light conditions. The PDT is designed for support within the download/charger cradle of a base station which interfaces with a host system using either USB or RS232 interface. Two standard 'AA' or rechargeable Li-Ion batteries provide more than 100 hours of operation. In addition, the PDT comes standard with 2MB of RAM providing enough memory to store over 100,000 records. Applications for the PDT can be developed using a novel integrated development and deployment environment (IDE) which contains an easy-to-use Windows-based application generator and download utilities. For advanced programming, developers can choose to write software using an advanced application generator or 'C' programming application generator which provides the developer with simple programming and fast setup. Further enhancements available in the application generator include drag and drop icons, time/datestamp, battery level indicator and variable fonts, giving the developer the ability to create custom screen layouts.
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RELATED CASES[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of: pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 960,247 filed Sep. 21, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 990,585 filed Nov. 21, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10______ (no serial number assigned yet) entitled "Automatically-Activated Hand-Supportable Multi-Mode Laser Scanning Bar Code Symbol Reading System" filed Nov. 13, 2002; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 999,687 filed Oct. 31, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 954,477 filed Sep. 17, 2001; 09 / 883,130 filed Jun. 15, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 781,665 filed Feb. 12, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 780,027 filed Feb. 9, 2001; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 721,885 filed Nov. 24, 2000; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 047,146 filed Mar. 24, 1998; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 157,778 filed Sep. 21, 1998; pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 274,265 filed Mar. 22, 1999; U.S. application Ser....
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IPC IPC(8): G06K5/00G06K7/10G06K9/22G06K19/06H04N
CPCG06K17/0022G06K7/10881G06K7/10158
Inventor SCHMIDT, MARKRUSSELL, GARRETT K.KNOWLES, C. HARRYZHU, XIAOXUNAU, KA MANXU, CONGWEILIU, LIANGJI, KAIZHANG, WUQING